Learn Spanish in Mendoza
ABC Spanish School in Mendoza - Argentina

Mendoza is the capital of the province of Mendoza about 700 miles west northwest of Buenos Aires. Small for a provincial capital with 125,000 inhabitants it is a commercial city but with a lot for the tourist. It is a wine center for Argentina. The downtown area is largely pedestrianized. The outdoor cafés and tree-lined avenues attest to the city's European heritage. Mendoza is a perfect example of a successful combination of Spanish, Italian and indigenous cultures. Mendoza citizens love their green areas. And that explains all their love and perseverance to attempt the transformation of their streets into true pedestrian gardens where the traveller can enjoy the characteristic oasis of the Mendoza environment.
Mendoza is the “capital of good wine”: the very well known “Ruta de los Vinos” (Route of the Wines), deserves a special mention. The tourists can visit ancient cellars and taste excellent wines.

Mendoza is still the predominant region and produces 75% of the country`s total wine output. The region is virtually a desert but has access to a plentiful supply of water, courtesy of the Andes Mountains. The reds, and in particular the Malbecs are the most impressive, but the whites are fast improving.
Today Mendoza is the centre of commerce and tourism for the area. It’s prime wine country and is also a major destination for sports enthusiast where many outdoor sports can be enjoyed in beautiful surroundings.

Mendoza is considered cultural capital of the country. To travel this city allows enjoying the exact balance of a county capital that has all the services of the big cities. Their renovated aspect of squares, buildings and remodeled streets are supplemented with a wide offer of entertainment. A habit that catches the attention of visitors is the cleaning of the city.

Places of interest to visit:
• San Martin General Park
• Science and Technology Park
• Artificial Lake
• Cerro de la Gloria Monument
• Zoo

Attractive tourist places:
The Challao and Sanctuary of Nuestra Señora de Lourdes. Located 8 kilometers from Mendoza's city a sanctuary dedicated to the virgin of Lourdes, reason of numerous pilgrimages rises. In the place there are swimming pools with thermal waters and good panoramic views.

Chacras de Coria, summer village surrounded by mountain ranges, with a landscape, vegetation and microclimate that have transformed it into one of the favorite places for weekends. It is located 14 kilometers from Mendoza.

Uspallata, is a town amid a wide valley. It has a varied offer of gastronomy and lodging and as special attractiveness; the cellars. It is located 23 kilometers from Mendoza

Villavicencio, a town where there is a modern mineral water plant and an old hotel which is being restored. It is located 48 kilometers from Mendoza.